SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Identification
Product identifier Master STAGES™ Whamex™
Other means of identification None.
Recommended use Metal cleaners
Recommended restrictions Applicable for industrial settings only. No other uses are advised.
Manufacturer/Importer/Supplier/Distributor information
Manufacturer
Company Name Master Fluid Solutions
Address 501 West Boundary Street
Perrysburg, Ohio 43551-1200
United States
Telephone 419-874-7902
Website www.masterfluidsolutions.com
E-mail [email protected]
Emergency phone number CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300

2. Hazard(s) identification
Physical hazards Not classified.
Health hazards Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A
Environmental hazards Not classified.
OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Label elements

Signal word Warning

Hazard statement Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary statement
Prevention Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear eye protection/face protection. Wear protective
gloves.
Response If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If skin irritation occurs: Get
medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off
contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage Store away from incompatible materials.
Disposal Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.
classified (HNOC)
Supplemental information None.

3. Composition/information on ingredients
Mixtures
Chemical name Common name and synonyms CAS number %
TRADE SECRET* Proprietary* 10 - < 20
TRADE SECRET* Proprietary* 5 - < 10
TRADE SECRET* Proprietary* 3-<5

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 Chemical name Common name and synonyms CAS number %
TRIETHANOLAMINE 102-71-6 3-<5
MONOETHANOLAMINE 141-43-5 1-<3
TRADE SECRET* Proprietary* 1-<3
TRADE SECRET* Proprietary* 1-<3
Other components below reportable levels 60 - < 70
*Designates that a specific chemical identity and/or percentage of composition has been withheld as a trade secret.

4. First-aid measures
Inhalation Move to fresh air.
Skin contact Wash affected area with mild soap and water.
Eye contact Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If easy to do, remove contact lenses.
Ingestion In the unlikely event of swallowing contact a physician or poison control center.
Most important None known.
symptoms/effects, acute and
delayed
General information Get medical attention, if needed.

5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol resistant foam. Use fire-extinguishing media
appropriate for surrounding materials.
Unsuitable extinguishing Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.
media
Specific hazards arising from No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted.
the chemical
Special protective equipment Wear suitable protective equipment. Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the
and precautions for firefighters hazards of other involved materials.

6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, For personal protection, see section 8 of the SDS. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use
protective equipment and personal protective equipment as required.
emergency procedures
Methods and materials for Soak up with inert absorbent material. Clean up in accordance with all applicable regulations.
containment and cleaning up

7. Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Wash thoroughly after
handling. Do not taste or swallow.
Conditions for safe storage, The product is stable and non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport.
including any incompatibilities Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.

8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Occupational exposure limits
US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000)
Components Type Value
MONOETHANOLAMINE PEL 6 mg/m3
(CAS 141-43-5)
3 ppm
TRADE SECRET PEL 600 mg/m3
100 ppm

US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values

Components Type Value
MONOETHANOLAMINE STEL 6 ppm
(CAS 141-43-5)
TWA 3 ppm
TRADE SECRET STEL 150 ppm

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 US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values
Components Type Value
TWA 100 ppm
TRIETHANOLAMINE (CAS TWA 5 mg/m3
102-71-6)
US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Components Type Value
MONOETHANOLAMINE STEL 15 mg/m3
(CAS 141-43-5)
6 ppm
TWA 8 mg/m3
3 ppm
TRADE SECRET STEL 900 mg/m3
150 ppm
TWA 600 mg/m3
100 ppm
Appropriate engineering Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne
controls levels below recommended exposure limits. Eye wash fountain and emergency showers are
recommended.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection Safety glasses.
Skin protection
Hand protection Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Respiratory protection In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.

General hygiene Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing after handling the material
considerations and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work clothing and protective
equipment to remove contaminants.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Physical state Liquid.
Color Yellow
Odor Mild
Odor threshold Not available.
pH 10.5 - 11
Melting point/freezing point 5 °F (-15 °C)
Initial boiling point and boiling Not available.
range
Flash point > 215.6 °F (> 102.0 °C)
Evaporation rate < 1 BuAc
Flammability (solid, gas) Not applicable.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
Flammability limit - lower Not available.
(%)
Flammability limit - upper Not available.
(%)
Explosive limit - lower (%) Not available.
Explosive limit - upper (%) Not available.
Vapor pressure Not available.
Vapor density Not available.
Relative density Not available.
Solubility(ies)
Solubility (water) Soluble

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Partition coefficient Not available.
(n-octanol/water)
Auto-ignition temperature Not available.
Decomposition temperature Not available.
Viscosity Not available.
Other information
Flash point class ASTM D93-08
pH in aqueous solution 10 - 10.6
Specific gravity 1.026 - 1.134

10. Stability and reactivity

Reactivity The product is stable and non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport.
Chemical stability Stable at normal conditions.
Possibility of hazardous Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
reactions
Conditions to avoid Do not add sodium nitrite or other nitrosating agents which may form cancer causing nitrosamines.
Incompatible materials Powerful oxidizers. Acids.
Hazardous decomposition To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.
products

11. Toxicological information

Information on likely routes of exposure
Inhalation No adverse effects due to inhalation are expected.
Skin contact May be irritating to the skin.
Eye contact May be irritating to eyes.
Ingestion Expected to be a low ingestion hazard.
Symptoms related to the May be irritating to the skin. May be irritating to eyes.
physical, chemical and
toxicological characteristics
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity Not classified.
Skin corrosion/irritation May be irritating to the skin.
Serious eye damage/eye May be irritating to eyes.
irritation
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Respiratory sensitization Not classified.
Skin sensitization This product is not expected to cause skin sensitization.
Germ cell mutagenicity No data available to indicate product or any components present at greater than 0.1% are
mutagenic or genotoxic.
Carcinogenicity This product is not considered to be a carcinogen by IARC, ACGIH, NTP, or OSHA.
OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR 1910.1001-1052)
Not regulated.
Reproductive toxicity This product is not expected to cause reproductive or developmental effects.
Specific target organ toxicity - Not classified.
single exposure
Specific target organ toxicity - Not classified.
repeated exposure
Aspiration hazard Not classified.
Chronic effects None known.

12. Ecological information

Ecotoxicity Not available.
Persistence and degradability No data is available on the degradability of this product.
Bioaccumulative potential No data available.
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Mobility in soil No data available.
Other adverse effects No other adverse environmental effects (e.g. ozone depletion, photochemical ozone creation
potential, endocrine disruption, global warming potential) are expected from this component.

13. Disposal considerations

Disposal instructions Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Hazardous waste code The waste code should be assigned in discussion between the user, the producer and the waste
disposal company.
Waste from residues / unused Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
products
Contaminated packaging Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal.
Follow precautions for safe handling described in this safety data sheet.

14. Transport information

DOT
Not regulated as dangerous goods.
IATA
Not regulated as dangerous goods.
IMDG
Not regulated as dangerous goods.

15. Regulatory information

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)
Hazard categories Immediate Hazard - Yes
Delayed Hazard - No
Fire Hazard - No
Pressure Hazard - No
Reactivity Hazard - No
SARA 302 Extremely hazardous substance
Not listed.
SARA 311/312 Hazardous No
chemical
SARA 313 (TRI reporting)
Not regulated.

Other federal regulations

Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) List
Not regulated.
Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r) Accidental Release Prevention (40 CFR 68.130)
Not regulated.
US state regulations
California Proposition 65
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 2016 (Proposition 65): This material
is not known to contain any chemicals currently listed as carcinogens or reproductive toxins. For
more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
International Inventories
Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)*
Canada Domestic Substances List (DSL) Yes
Canada Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) No
United States & Puerto Rico Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory Yes
*A "Yes" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s)
A "No" indicates that one or more components of the product are not listed or exempt from listing on the inventory administered by the governing
country(s).

16. Other information, including date of preparation or last revision

Issue date 06-03-2015
Revision date 10-04-2018
Version # 04

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Disclaimer The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge,
information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a
guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is
not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific
material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text. Master Fluid Solutions cannot anticipate
all conditions under which this information and its product, or the products of other manufacturers
in combination with its product, may be used. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure safe
conditions for handling, storage and disposal of the product, and to assume liability for loss, injury,
damage or expense due to improper use.
Revision information Composition / Information on Ingredients: Ingredients
Fire-fighting measures: Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters
Toxicological Information: Toxicological Data
Toxicological information: Aspiration hazard
Toxicological information: Respiratory sensitization
Toxicological information: Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Toxicological information: Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Regulatory information: California Proposition 65
HazReg Data: International Inventories

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